PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/634564.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Michael Widenius, founder of MySQL, invests in WOT, Web of Trust http://www.prweb.com/releases/Michael_Widenius/Web_of_Trust/prweb2009984.htm Michael "Monty" Widenius, founder of MySQL and a guru for the global open source movement, has invested in WOT, Web of Trust. WOT, a free community-driven security add-on that helps Internet users protect themselves against online threats, closed its second round of funding as the community exceeded 3 million downloads. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Michael_Widenius/Web_of_Trust/prweb2009984.htm Google Chrome Browser to Get Extensions - Web of Trust Among the Top 15 Add-ons http://www.prweb.com/releases/web_of_trust/WOT/prweb1694504.htm Following up on promises made in September, Google has outlined plans to open their Chrome browser to third-party extensions. Web of Trust is included in an initial list of 15 add-ons that Google is targeting to support. Chrome's closest rival, Mozilla's open source browser Firefox, is popular because the browser can be extended with a multitude of add-ons. Web of Trust (WOT) has reached 2 million downloads since securing a place on Mozilla's coveted recommended add-on list. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/web_of_trust/WOT/prweb1694504.htm WOT Releases Extended Protection for Web-Based Email Users http://www.prweb.com/releases/WOT/Web_of_Trust/prweb1611904.htm WOT, Web of Trust, extends the security protection of its popular browser add-on to the top three Internet-based email services -- Google Gmail, Windows Live Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail. WOT checks links embedded in email and warns users of dangerous websites to help them avoid spyware, spam, phishing, identity theft and other Internet fraud, before they risk clicking. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/WOT/Web_of_Trust/prweb1611904.htm Epidemic of Fake Anti-malware Products Threaten Internet Users http://www.prweb.com/releases/internet-security/wot/prweb1335484.htm The latest trend of security threats against Internet users employs software products which pretend to be security tools that help rid your computer of spyware. In a new video series, WOT shows what can happen to your computer if you visit a risky or dangerous site. In the first of these video presentations, you will see examples of online scams and malware threats in action, satisfying your curiosity while keeping your computer safe. (PRWeb Sep 17, 2008)

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